Definitions for "Motor Planning"
Ability to sequence the movements required to do a specific skilled activity.
This is the ability to "think and do" or to "execute ideas" using physical movement and/or language. For example, a child has the idea that the doll should ride in the car. She bends the legs and pushes the car while saying "Vroooom!" Sequencing in motor planning is needed for problem solving, sustained attention and play. A child's developmental profile will describe motor planning abilities can be strong or weak as they relate to language, fine and gross motor abilities.
Action formulated in the mind before attempting to perform.